Virbac SA

Virbac SA

VIRP.PAPre-clinical
Carros, FranceFounded 1968virbac.com

Virbac is a leading independent animal health company with a mission to improve the health and well-being of animals through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. Founded in 1968, it has grown into a global organization with a direct commercial presence in major markets and a diverse portfolio spanning pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and nutritional supplements. The company's strategy focuses on internal R&D, strategic acquisitions, and geographic expansion, particularly in emerging markets, to drive sustainable growth in the dynamic veterinary health sector.

Market Cap
$3.4B
Founded
1968
Employees
5,000-6,000
Focus
Biotech

VIRP.PA · Stock Price

USD 352.0023.50 (-6.26%)

Historical price data

AI Company Overview

Virbac is a leading independent animal health company with a mission to improve the health and well-being of animals through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. Founded in 1968, it has grown into a global organization with a direct commercial presence in major markets and a diverse portfolio spanning pharmaceuticals, biologicals, and nutritional supplements. The company's strategy focuses on internal R&D, strategic acquisitions, and geographic expansion, particularly in emerging markets, to drive sustainable growth in the dynamic veterinary health sector.

Technology Platform

Integrated R&D and manufacturing capabilities across veterinary pharmaceuticals, biologicals/vaccines, and nutritional supplements, without a single proprietary platform.

Opportunities

Growth is driven by the humanization of pets leading to higher healthcare spending, increasing global demand for animal protein requiring efficient livestock health solutions, and expansion into emerging markets with rising middle-class pet ownership.
The need for novel parasiticides due to resistance also presents a continuous innovation opportunity.

Risk Factors

Key risks include intense competition from larger animal health conglomerates, loss of exclusivity for key products leading to generic competition, stringent and variable global regulatory hurdles for product approvals, and exposure to macroeconomic fluctuations and geopolitical instability in international markets.

Competitive Landscape

Virbac competes with giants like Zoetis, Merck, and Elanco, but differentiates itself through its independent, veterinary-focused structure, strong leadership in dermatology, a balanced portfolio between companion animals and livestock, and a direct commercial presence in many countries, providing greater control and customer proximity.

Publications
20
Patents
20

Company Info

TypeTherapeutics
Founded1968
Employees5,000-6,000
LocationCarros, France
StagePre-clinical
RevenueRevenue Generating

Trading

TickerVIRP.PA
ExchangeEURONEXT Paris

Contact

virbac.com+33 (0)4 92 08 71 71

Therapeutic Areas

Companion Animal HealthLivestock HealthVeterinary DermatologyParasitologyVaccinologyNutrition

Partners

Zoetis (for Cytopoint license)
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